Gandara Center
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Gándara was established in 1977 by a doctor named Jose Gándara, of Puerto Rican descent who sought to provide mental health services to the growing and largely Hispanic community in Holyoke, Massachusetts. Recently the Gándara Center expanded services to include residential, substance abuse treatment, and preventive services for children and families. We currently serve over 15,000 families from all backgrounds annually at nearly 100 locations throughout the state of Massachusetts.
08/07/2026
Our Holyoke Commercial Street staff celebrated National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day with a delicious Chocolate Chip Cookie Contest, and the treats did not disappoint!
Congratulations to our 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners with our first-place baker earning the ultimate prize: Tom's parking space until our next All Staff meeting!
Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make this event such a fun success.
08/05/2026
On August 4th, our CEO Lois Nesci and Uduak Enyiema joined MassAppeal to talk about Gándara Center's upcoming Mindful Miles 5K Run/Walk and how this event helps support our mission of providing hope, healing, and recovery throughout our community.
We invite you to join us on Saturday, August 15, at 8:00 a.m. at Forest Park in Springfield for this meaningful event, with both in-person and virtual participation available.
Every step you take helps turn miles into support for the individuals and families we serve.
Register today at www.gandaracenter.org/5Ksponsorship.
We hope to see you at the starting line!
07/31/2026
Today, CEO Lois Nesci, Uduak Enyiema, and Amanda Lesnick were honored to attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating Friends of the Homeless' new permanent supportive housing units on Worthington Street for adults experiencing homelessness.
Congratulations to Friends of the Homeless on this important milestone. Expanding access to safe, stable housing is a meaningful step toward strengthening our community and supporting individuals on their journey to stability, wellness, and hope.
We are grateful to celebrate this achievement alongside our community partners and look forward to the positive impact these new homes will have for years to come.
07/27/2026
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933 East Columbus Avenue
Springfield, MA
01105
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| Friday | 9am - 5pm |
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